My Story

Hey, I’m London Mahogany. I grew up in Phenix City, Alabama, and spent most of my childhood alone—just me, a stack of VHS tapes, and a deep love for the local video store. Those tapes were more than entertainment. They were my escape, my film school, and the spark that fueled my imagination long before I ever picked up a camera. I’d spend hours rewatching scenes, building characters in my head, and dreaming of worlds far bigger than my own. I didn’t have much growing up, but those stories were enough to set me on a path I’ve been walking ever since.

My first job was as a doorman at our local movie theater. I took tickets, cleaned auditoriums, made popcorn—whatever kept me close to the screen. That’s where I fell in love with the moviegoing experience: watching how stories could light up a room, shift the energy, and connect total strangers in the dark. To this day, working in that theater remains one of the best jobs I’ve ever had—because for the first time, I felt like I was exactly where I belonged.

Eventually, I transitioned into the corporate side of one of the largest theater chains in the world at the time. I worked directly with major studios, managed marketing campaigns, and gained a real understanding of how the film industry operates. That experience didn’t just teach me the business side of things—it fueled my drive to create stories of my own.

These days, I wear a lot of hats. I write, direct, shoot, design, edit, and produce—not because I have to, but because I genuinely love every part of the process. Over the years, I’ve worked on national campaigns, helped rebrand major organizations, and produced commercials that connect with real people. I don’t claim to be the most technical filmmaker, but I’m resourceful, passionate, and relentless when it comes to bringing a story to life. And I’m damn good at what I do. Still, no matter how far I go, I never lose sight of where I came from. In many ways, I’m still just that kid with a stack of tapes and a dream.

Today, I run London Mahogany Productions (LMP) —a company dedicated to developing and producing original and collaborative projects across film, audio, digital, and beyond. This is me creating my own seat at the table, doing what I love, and letting my gifts lead the way.